3.7L Engine
| 1 - NUT |
| 2 - BOLT |
| 3 - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY |
| 4 - STEADY REST BRACKET |
| 5 - STEADY REST BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT |
- Position steady rest bracket (4) onto the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly (3).
- Position the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly (3) into vehicle.
- Install the bolts (2) and nuts (1) at the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly (3) to exhaust manifold flange. Do not tighten.
- Install the nuts at the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly to muffler flange. Do not tighten.
- Position the exhaust pipe for proper clearance with the frame and underbody parts. A minimum clearance of 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) is required.
- Tighten front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly to exhaust manifold bolts (2) to 26 N.m (19 in. lbs.) torque.
- Tighten the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter assembly to muffler flange nuts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install steady rest bracket bolts. Tighten bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Connect oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
- Install transmission crossmember. Refer to Frame and Bumpers/Frame/CROSSMEMBER - Installation
- Lower vehicle.
- Start the vehicle and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.